Foundations of Theatre with ELD

Welcome to the pilot program for Foundations of Theatre with ELD.  We are beginning this work in the 24-25 school year.

Keys to Success

• Create a word wall with the theatre vocabulary and add to it throughout the year

• Speak slowly, use gestures and use repetition and paraphrasing

• Use visuals - create a slide deck and provide visual examples whenever possible

• Model expectations

• Meet students where they are - activate and link to prior knowledge

• Provide direct vocabulary instruction - modify vocabulary where necessary and/or provide in multiple languages. Use pictures to support vocabulary.

• Use cooperative learning strategies

• Read instructions out loud

• Highlight, circle, etc. key ideas and vocabulary

• Allow extra time and resubmission opportunities

• Allow for cultural adjustment and look out for culture shock

• Offer sentence frames for responses

• Value and encourage native language, lift up cultural differences